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Place Names of Dorset, Part 3

Posted on September 5, 2017 by miltonabbashistorygroup

This marvellous book has an amazing amount of information. Part 3 covers Whiteway Hundred which includes Milton Abbas and the adjoining parishes of Woolland, Stoke Wake, Hilton and Ibberton. It details the origins of place names, road and track names … Continue reading →

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Holloways and Sunken Paths, the Mysterious Ancient Highways

Posted on July 27, 2017 by miltonabbashistorygroup

Originally posted on The Dorset Rambler:
There are thousands of ancient paths criss crossing Dorset’s wonderful countryside but none more fascinating than these labyrinthine paths like the one in the picture above which goes by the interesting name of Hell Lane! These…

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